Scholarships

The Department of Political Science offers three scholarships open to UO students. Review details below to learn more about each award’s criteria and eligibility. Eligible students are encouraged to apply, regardless of citizenship and/or FAFSA eligibility.

The application may be found at the bottom of this page – consider applying today!

Neil D. Blackman Memorial Scholarship

Eligible: 2018-2019 Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student of any major (i.e. current Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors).

Award: One $2,000 scholarship

Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to a financially, academically and intellectually deserving student to pursue studies in the humanities or political philosophy relevant to human rights, the responsibilities of individuals to democratic institutions, and public service. The student must demonstrate a broad historic perspective and the courage to practice his or her beliefs.

Application Procedure – A complete application includes:

Submission of the scholarship application (below)

Personal letter of application that explains how you meet the criteria of the award.

Unofficial UO transcript (other relevant college transcripts may also be submitted for review).

Alanson H. Kleinsorge Political Science Scholarship

Eligible: 2018-2019 Junior or Senior Political Science majors who are eligible for financial aid*, as determined by the University (i.e. current Sophomores and Juniors).

Award: One $4,000 scholarship

Criteria: This scholarship is to support individuals with weak academic backgrounds who have begun to show promise that they will blossom into good, perhaps even great students. The recipient will demonstrate that they have made significant sustained improvements in their academic performance after difficulties at some point in their career (high school or college).

Application Procedure – A complete application includes:

Submission of the scholarship application (below)

Personal letter of application that discusses your academic challenges, what you have learned, where you hope to go from here, and how you plan to succeed.

Letter of recommendation from a UO faculty member that addresses how the student is making an effort to demonstrate their ability to meet class expectations, improve grades, and is on a trajectory to being a great student.

Eligible: 2018-2019 Junior or Senior majoring in Political Science (i.e. current Sophomores and Juniors).

Award: One $1,500 scholarship

Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to provide support to an outstanding junior or senior undergraduate applicant. Candidates will be evaluated on the overall quality of their academic work, commitment to learning, and the potential for further academic achievement.

Application Procedure – A complete application includes:

Submission of the scholarship application (below)

Personal letter of application addressing scholarship criteria.

Letter of recommendation from a UO faculty member addressing the overall quality of the student’s academic work, commitment to learning, and the potential for further academic achievement.

We recommend that requests for letters are submitted to faculty at least two weeks in advance of the application deadline.

Letters of recommendation should be submitted in PLC 936 or emailed to polisci@uoregon.edu.

Unofficial UO transcript

Applications and all required materials must be submitted by Friday, April 20, 2018.

Submit letters of recommendation to the department office in PLC 936 or by email to polisci@uoregon.edu.

Students must attend the University of Oregon as a declared Political Science major AND register for credits in Fall term of the year the scholarship is to be received. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.

Scholarship Application: Department of Political Science

UG Scholarship Application

First Name
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Last Name
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Student ID #:
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UO Email Address:
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Please only submit your university email (name@uoregon.edu).

Current Address:
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City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

AY 2018-2019 Class Standing:
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Expected Term of Graduation (Term,Year):
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Example: "Spring 2019"

Scholarship(s) Applying For:
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Neil D. Blackman Memorial Scholarship

Alanson H. Kleinsorge Political Science Scholarship

Michael and Libby McCaslin Schoarship

Check one or multiple boxes. You can apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility and criteria. Upload a personal letter for each separate scholarship.

Are you eligible for financial aid, as determined by the University?
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The Alanson H. Kleinsorge Political Science Scholarship requires you to be eligible for financial aid. For questions regarding financial aid eligibility, contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 541-346-3221.

Certification and Unofficial UO Transcript: I certify that I have provided complete and accurate statements on this application. To the best of my knowledge, all accompanying documents are authentic, unaltered records that pertain to me. I authorize the Department of Political Science to access my unofficial UO transcript for evaluation in considering my application. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that letters of recommendation reach the department office by the application deadline.
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I agree with the statement above and certify that I am the author of this application.

Selection of award recipients are made by the Department Head in consultation with the department’s Honors and Awards Committee. Scholarships are awarded to UO students; the department reserves the right to withhold any scholarship.